I know a human resources leader who thinks he knows everything. (Hold on, you don’t know him.) He lives in London. (Hold on, you still don’t know him.) He … Read more
Handling Employees Who Demand a Treat Without Performing A Trick
With roots steeped rich in Celtic, Roman Catholic, and Protestant tradition, the annual Trick?or?Treat ritual that takes place this week can be traced back … Read more
Blunt Analyst Report Says That Marketing on Facebook Doesn’t Work
Described as “damning,” “scathing,” and “brutal,” a Forrester report says Facebook is all but useless as a marketing tool, bluntly declaring “Facebook is … Read more
So, What Will YOU Do When Your Employee Lies to You?
Lying is one of those odd things in life — everyone lies to everyone, but no one likes to be lied to. This gets even weirder in the workplace, because it’s … Read more
FLSA Investigation Results in Felony Convictions For Managers
By. John E. Thompson A U.S. Department of Labor announcement serves as a reminder that violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act can result in … Read more
Managing Millennials: Leveraging Their Strengths to Benefit Everyone
Millennials have out-sized expectations for their careers. They have been told they can be anything and do anything according to their terms. They are … Read more
Philadelphia Bill Would Require Accommodating Pregnant Employees
By Eric B. Meyer Last week, I wrote about last news of a bill pending in New Jersey, requiring employers to make available reasonable accommodation for … Read more
Forgive Us Dumb Questions, Lord — They May Just Reflect a Dumber Boss
Many “dumb questions” are voiced in response to management orders, so be charitable when you encounter an overly basic query from people who are supposed … Read more
A Love-Hate Relationship: How Technology Impacts Work-Life Balance
Does technology really help us in our endeavor for work-life balance? This is not a new question, but it remains an open one – if you believe that there is … Read more
Another Good Indicator That Internships May Be Vanishing
By John E. Thompson We have observed for some time now that the spate of wage-hour lawsuits might be expected drastically to curtail the availability of … Read more